UN Relations and Policy Intern

Job Description

Position Overview

The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women’s empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.

The New York Office serves as the UN Foundation’s primary relationship manager with the UN system and diplomatic community in New York. In addition to monitoring, tracking, and analyzing the day-to-day activities of the UN, the New York Office works closely to support the leadership of the Secretary-General in the areas of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, strategic communications, and partnership building with the private sector. The UN Relations and Policy Intern will provide cross-cutting policy, research, and events support to the Office, allowing them to learn about and support several priority issues of the Foundation. This is a paid internship.

The UN Relations and Policy Intern will report to the Senior Vice President and Head of the New York Office

Essential Functions

Provide coverage of meetings of the UN and side events and draft readouts on key themes/takeaways.
Track key development in UN bodies such as the Security Council and General Assembly.
Assist in compiling weekly UN update emails for internal circulation.
Support research and draft background documents and meeting briefs.
Participate in internal team meetings and provide support where necessary.
Assist with preparation, execution, and follow-up of UN Foundation webinars and meetings.
Position Overview

The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women’s empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.

The New York Office serves as the UN Foundation’s primary relationship manager with the UN system and diplomatic community in New York. In addition to monitoring, tracking, and analyzing the day-to-day activities of the UN, the New York Office works closely to support the leadership of the Secretary-General in the areas of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, strategic communications, and partnership building with the private sector. The UN Relations and Policy Intern will provide cross-cutting policy, research, and events support to the Office, allowing them to learn about and support several priority issues of the Foundation. This is a paid internship.

The UN Relations and Policy Intern will report to the Senior Vice President and Head of the New York Office

Essential Functions

Provide coverage of meetings of the UN and side events and draft readouts on key themes/takeaways.
Track key development in UN bodies such as the Security Council and General Assembly.
Assist in compiling weekly UN update emails for internal circulation.
Support research and draft background documents and meeting briefs.
Participate in internal team meetings and provide support where necessary.
Assist with preparation, execution, and follow-up of UN Foundation webinars and meetings.